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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2002.641 -- COMPAQ SECURITY BULLETIN SSRT2385 OSIS V5.4 LDAP Module for System Authentication Potential Security Vulnerability 15 November 2002 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: OSIS v5.4 LDAP Module for System Authentication Vendor: Compaq Operating System: HP Tru64 UNIX V4.0G HP Tru64 UNIX V4.0F Impact: Increased Privileges Access Privileged Data Access Required: Remote Comment: The PGP signature for the Compaq bulletin was bad, however AusCERT have verified the authenticity of its contents. - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- - -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 SECURITY BULLETIN: SSRT2385 OSIS V5.4 LDAP Module for System Authentication Potential Security Vulnerability REVISION: 0 NOTICE: There are no restrictions for distribution of this Bulletin provided that it remains complete and intact. RELEASE DATE: 13 November 2002 SEVERITY: High SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard Company and Hewlett-Packard Company HP Services Software Security Response Team REFERENCE: SSRT2385 PROBLEM SUMMARY: This bulletin will be posted to the support website within 24 hours of release to http://thenew.hp.com/country/us/eng/support.html Use the SEARCH IN feature box, enter SSRT2385 in the search window. SSRT2385 LDAP (Severity - High) A potential security vulnerability has been has been identified in the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Module for System Authentication from Open Source Internet Solutions (OSIS) V5.4. Later versions of OSIS have been renamed Internet Express for Tru64 UNIX. The potential vulnerability may result in nonprivileged users gaining unauthorized access to files or privileged access on the system. This potential vulnerability may be in the form of local and remote security domain risks. VERSIONS IMPACTED: HP Tru64 UNIX V4.0G HP Tru64 UNIX V4.0F NOT IMPACTED: HP-UX HP-MPE/ix HP NonStop Servers HP OpenVMS RESOLUTION: Early Release Patches (ERPs) are now available for OSIS 5.4 LDAP Module for System Authentication for HP Tru64 UNIX V4.0F and V4.0G (Cluster and Non-clustered Systems) that provide a solution to this potential vulnerability. NOTE: Customers running the LDAP Module for System Authentication on HP Tru64 UNIX 5.*/TruCluster 5.* should update to the version included with Internet Express V5.9 or later. Please review the README file for each patch prior to installation. HP Tru64 UNIX V4.0G/TruCluster Server V1.6: PREREQUISITE: OSIS V5.4 LDAP Module for System Authentication Patch Kit Name: OSISV54_SSRT2385_40G_PATCH.tar Kit Location: ftp://ftp1.support.compaq.com/public/unix/v4.0g/ HP Tru64 UNIX V4.0F/TruCluster Server V1.6: PREREQUISITE: OSIS V5.4 LDAP Module for System Authentication Patch Kit Name: OSISV54_SSRT2385_40F_PATCH.tar Kit Location: ftp://ftp1.support.compaq.com/public/unix/v4.0f/ After completing the update, HP and Compaq strongly recommends that you perform an immediate backup of the system disk so that any subsequent restore operations begin with updated software. Otherwise, the updates must be re-applied after a future restore operation. Also, if at some future time the system is upgraded to a later patch release or version release, reinstall the appropriate ERP. SUPPORT: For further information, contact HP Services. SUBSCRIBE: To subscribe to automatically receive future Security Advisories from the Software Security Response Team via Electronic mail: http://www.support.compaq.com/patches/mailing-list.shtml REPORT: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP or Compaq supported product, send email to: security-alert@hp.com HP and Compaq appreciate your cooperation and patience. As always, HP and Compaq urge you to periodically review your system management and security procedures. HP and Compaq will continue to review and enhance the security features of its products and work with our customers to maintain and improve the security and integrity of their systems. "HP and Compaq are broadly distributing this Security Bulletin in order to bring to the attention of users of the affected Compaq products the important security information contained in this Bulletin. HP and Compaq recommend that all users determine the applicability of this information to their individual situations and take appropriate action. Neither HP nor Compaq warrant that this information is necessarily accurate or complete for all user situations and, consequently, neither HP nor Compaq will be responsible for any damages resulting from user's use or disregard of the information provided in this Bulletin." (c)Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company and the names of Hewlett-Packard products referenced herein are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company in the United States and other countries. 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